Welcome to Techy Nana's Techy Tips. This site is an eclectic mix of discoveries, thoughts, and experiences as I travel in the ever changing world of educational technology. You'll find "Cool Tools" and "Tips & Tricks" as well as sites and movies that aid in the quest for technology integration ~ no matter what the age!
Living and teaching in Glendale, California, this site is for users in my school district and elsewhere in cyberspace.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Last May, after our offices moved from the hillsides of the north end of the district to our "new" offices in the basement of the administration building, I first noticed it. (Yes, I miss the windows but no one can really find the basement, either.)

Driving down the streets toward the freeway I sense the lavender hue among the trees. Within a day or two it is stronger and the light from the setting sun highlights the flowers. The jacaranda trees are blooming again, a beautiful annual ritual.

Pronounced [jak-uh-ran-duh] it is described as any of various tropical trees belonging to the genus Jacaranda, of the catalpa family, having showy clusters of usually purplish flowers. (Pronunciation and definition from dictionary.com)

Seeing the blossoms each day for about three weeks makes me feel happy, cozy, even peaceful. Is it that I realize the school year is almost over or that the cool of Spring is moving into the warmth of Summer? Well, those may be true, but I think it's more that the color purple is one of my all-time, deep down favorites. I'm glad they stay in bloom so long. Their longevity cheers me.

Meet Techy Nana (Mrs. Warren)

Me a Teacher Specialist in Technology?

These are the things that I hold dear: God and my faith, time with family, anything technology, getting lost in a mystery novel, WoW, wine tasting in Napa, knitting while traveling, and a cosmo by the fire with my hubby.
My personal belief ~ "A-ha" moments happen no matter what a student's age!